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Editor's Note 
 
Our psychological health and safety series continues this week, with a deep dive into the elements of a comprehensive substance use policy. Check out this week's lead opinion piece for tips to draft or beef up your organization's policy.
- Brandi Cowen, Editor
 
NEWS 
 
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Fatality results in $140,000 fine for construction company

Kingsview Carpentry Ltd. has been fined $140,000 after a worker was fatally injured at a residential construction project in the Town of Blue Montains, Ontario.


Roofing contractor fined $78,000 after workplace injury

A roofing contractor based out of St. Catharines, Ont., has been fined $78,000 after a worker fell from a ladder and was injured.


Death of on-duty lighthouse keeper near Prince Rupert sparks federal investigation

During a shift change in April, an on-duty lighthouse keeper died alone at the Triple Island Light Station located on isolated, remote islets about 40 kilometres west of Prince Rupert, B.C. The RCMP conducted an initial investigation before handing over the case to Employment and Social Development Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard, who are now actively investigating the incident.


Saskatchewan firefighter groups concerned over building burn legislation

Saskatchewan's legislature has passed a bill that opens the door for local governments to order firefighters to burn down derelict buildings, a move firefighters say they oppose.


Injured workers report increasing satisfaction with PEI’s WCB

Injured workers reported their highest overall service satisfaction with their Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of Prince Edward Island experience since client surveys began over two decades ago.


 
 
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Wearable tech 101

As we grow more comfortable with wearable technology in our day-to-day lives, acceptance is increasingly spilling over into the world of work. However, wearable technology is not a silver bullet; it’s a tool in the health and safety toolbox. » Read More...
 
 
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GLOBAL OHS NEWS 
 

Rights groups say migrant workers are dying on Saudi job sites as kingdom prepares for World Cup

Scores of labourers from countries including India, Bangladesh and Nepal have faced preventable deaths from electrocution, road accidents, falling from heights, and more while working in Saudi Arabia, according to a report by the advocacy group Human Rights Watch. » Read More...

Explosion at a chemical plant in Spain prompts regional health alert

An explosion at a chemical plant near the Spanish city of Seville last week sent a huge column of thick black smoke into the air and prompted authorities to warn residents to stay indoors. » Read More...

Air traffic controllers in Denver scrambled to use backup communications during an outage

Air traffic controllers in Denver lost communications with planes for 90 seconds last week and had to scramble to use backup frequencies in the latest Federal Aviation Administration equipment failure. » Read More...

 
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Psychological health and safety series #8: Developing a comprehensive substance use policy

Continuing our psychological health and safety policies series, we now focus on the substance use policy. A substance use policy serves as a framework for addressing alcohol and drug use that may affect the workplace. » Read More...

OHS leadership across borders

In an increasingly interconnected world, globalization is transforming occupational health and safety (OHS) in workplaces across Canada and beyond. As organizations expand across borders, so too do the challenges of maintaining consistent safety standards. » Read More...

 
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